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The Scariest Kitten in the World
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This book is ideal for children and families looking for a humorous and gentle Halloween read that subverts traditional scary tales with charm and wit.
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See moreFrom New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner comes a hilarious picture book in the vein of The Monster at the End of This Book about a not-so-scary kitten and a not-too-terrifying haunted house.
A funny story about a not-so-scary kitten and a not-too-terrifying haunted house.
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WARNING! This is a VERY scary story. It is the most spine-chilling story anyone has ever read. It takes place in a horrifying haunted house (okay, not that terrifying) . . . with a creepy creature (well, maybe not that creepy) . . . and its frightening friends (but are they that frightening?). Seriously. Kids are going to be scared right out of their underpants by these guys! There's no way they're the cutest little critters anyone has ever seen . . . right?
The Scariest Kitten in the World is a great read aloud all year long, but especially during Halloween. Packed with humour and heart, with laugh-out-loud illustrations, this not-quite-scary story will keep readers laughing until the very last page.
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Kirkus praises the story's goofy tone and the contrast between the spooky narration and the sweet, cartoon illustrations, promising lots of laughter. Publishers Weekly highlights the mock-horror text's performance potential and its empowering, playful spirit. Booklist recommends it for fans of classic playful monster books, while School Library Journal calls it a masterful story hour experience full of chuckles. Horn Book appreciates the lively illustrations and well-paced text that enhance both drama and silliness.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780374390051
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 August 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Illustration: Full color illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by MacKenzie Haley
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 214.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 332g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Kate Messner is a New York Times-bestselling author of children's books including Over and Under the Pond, The Brilliant Deep, and How to Read a Story. She splits her time between Lake Champlain and Southwest Florida and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit her at katemessner.com. MacKenzie Haley is an illustrator, runner, and cat lover who currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Her books include The Ninja Club Sleepover, Pega Sisters Go to Camp, and Funny Little Ghost. She has currently reached the maximum amount of cat shirts a grown woman is allowed to have, and is banned from buying any more (but can accept them as gifts). Visit her at mackenziehaley.com.
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